Strawberry N Creme Pie

Ingredients:

1 frozen deep dish pie crust (I used graham cracker)
1/2 (8 oz) package cream cheese softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/2 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
16 oz fresh strawberries, cut in half

Instructions:
Prepare pie crust according to empty baked crust package directions, cool. In medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; mix http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifwith electric mixer until well combined and smooth.

Add in whipped topping and continue mixing until well combined and fluffy. Spread into cooled pie crust.

Top with strawberries, cut side down. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes: I did NOT need to use a deep dish pie crust, just regular was fine. Used a graham cracker crust recipe found here.

Spinach and Strawberry Salad

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
4 cups sliced strawberries
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.